Senior Transportation Design Manager

AECOM • Charlotte, NC

10d

About The Position

The Senior Transportation Design Manager leads the successful delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects and serves as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader to North Carolina-based project teams. The role combines technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and business development to support project execution and strategic growth. The manager collaborates across disciplines to develop innovative solutions, foster client relationships, and help position AECOM for continued success in the transportation market. The position offers experienced transportation professionals an opportunity to influence project delivery, develop client relationships, build teams, solve complex challenges, and create long-term value for clients.

The position may involve relocation. Sponsorship may be available for current U.S. visa holders. Newly hired employees are required to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery, including roadway, highway, and/or bridge projects, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.
• Experience managing transportation projects for state departments of transportation, tolling authorities, counties, or municipal agencies.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex roadway, highway, or bridge programs.
• Established client relationships and experience supporting transportation-focused business development and pursuits.
• Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, work plans, and delivery strategies.
• Client communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills, including the ability to interact effectively with clients, project teams, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring project objectives for scope, schedule, budget, and quality are achieved.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary teams throughout project development, design, and implementation.
• Serve as a Project Manager or Task Leader on complex assignments, coordinating resources and facilitating collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with transportation agencies, municipal clients, and other project partners through proactive engagement and service.
• Support identification, development, and capture of new business opportunities in existing and emerging transportation markets.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, pursuit strategies, client presentations, and interview activities.
• Mentor and develop engineering and project management staff, promoting technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Support strategic initiatives that enhance project delivery, strengthen client relationships, and expand AECOM's transportation infrastructure practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options and well-being resources, depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance, depending on employment status.
• Service recognition awards, depending on employment status.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
• Award-winning training and development programs to expand technical expertise and leadership skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior